Richard Hiepe
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Dr. Richard Hiepe (1930–1998) was a German art historian, gallery owner, and activist associated with the 'Arbeiterfotografie' movement. He was a founding member of the group 'tendenzen' in Munich and established the Neue Münchner Galerie. His work focused on the intersection of art, politics, and social history, particularly regarding worker photography and Marxist aesthetics. He served as an editor for various publications and contributed significantly to the documentation of engaged photography in West Germany.[2,3,4]
Themes
- worker photography
- Marxist aesthetics
- engaged art
- social history
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Arbeiterfotografieauthor
Works by Richard Hiepe
- Arbeiterfotografie 1978 · Van Gennep / Elefanten Press · book · German ISBN 9060124022 Catalogue of travelling photo-exhibition on 'Arbeiterfotografie' in Germany from 1870-1970s.